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Berberis Cherry Bomb

Common Name: Cherry Bomb Barberry

Berberis thunbergii ‘Cherry Bomb’ (Cherry Bomb® Barberry)
A compact, deciduous ornamental shrub prized for its striking burgundy-red foliage, bright red berries, and dramatic fall color. Its spiny branches and dense growth make it effective as a low hedge, barrier planting, or standout garden accent.

Size:

Width: 3–4 ft (~0.9–1.2 m)

Height: 3–4 ft (~0.9–1.2 m)

Zones: 4a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade (best foliage color in full sun)

Soil: Adaptable to a range of well-drained soils; drought tolerant once established

Features:

Foliage: Burgundy-red leaves that often deepen in autumn

Flowers: Small yellow spinesy branches produce inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring

Fruit: Bright scarlet berries in fall and winter that attract birds

Form: Rounded, dense, mounded shrub with a barrier habit

Attracts: Birds (to berries; shelter in thickets)

Uses:
Low hedge, mixed shrub borders, barrier planting, specimen accent

Notes:
This cultivar has sharp spines on its branches and can be resistant to deer. In some regions Japanese barberry cultivars can be invasive; check local guidelines before planting.

Plant Type:	Deciduous Shrub
Width:	3'-4'
Height:	3'-4'
Fragrant:	Not verified
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Slow
Zone:	4–8
Deer Resistant:	Not verified
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	Yes
Exposure:	Full Sun
Bloom Time:	Spring
Landscape/Use:	Foundation, Hedge
Shape:	Rounded
Soil Type	Clay, Loamy, Moist well-drained
Flower Color:	Yellow
Leaf Color:	Red